Modifiers

Question 1

modifier

Answer 1

Can be removed from a sentence without affecting the overall meaning and grammar.

Question 2

placement of modifiers

Answer 2

Put them very close to the word or phrase that they are modifying. Most of the time, they occur before the phrase.

Question 3

2 types of modifers

Answer 3

1. Adjectives: modify nouns and pronouns.
2. Adverbs: modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Question 4

misplaced modifier

Answer 4

A word, phrase, or clause that is too far away from the word or phrase it modifies / describes.

Question 5

dangling modifier is different from a misplaced modifier

Answer 5

A dangling modifier occurs when the subject is missing from the sentence. A misplaced modifier occurs when the modifier is too far from the word it is trying to modify.